My machine is set up factory in metric. I'm loading DXF files that are in imperial measurements. In CN prefs, I change the machine mode to imperial (inches and decimals) and the files nest fine. I write the code, and it writes fine, even has a G70 automatically in the header. Yet, the machine won't run, it encounters an "out of bounds" error right off the bat in the X dimension, which is 46". Even if it were 46mm, that still shouldn't cause an out of bounds error. Anyone have any experience running the machine under a G70 code? My impression is that it is just supposed to work. It doesn't. I've run out of ideas.
Any suggestions? Got a job sitting here waiting for me to get this resolved.
G70, running imperial file on metric machine
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G70, running imperial file on metric machine
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Re: G70, running imperial file on metric machine
Of course, immediately after I decide to post here about it, I figure it out. I couldn't find it documented in the manuals or anywhere, so, for future reference, here it is:
You must change the XSHIFT and YSHIFT values manually to imperial. For some reason they don't get automatically translated like all the other measurements do. So, XSHIFT=2438 must be XSHIFT=96, etc. A Find & Replace will do nicely...
I'm guessing the reciprocal is true in an imperial-to-metric situation.
Now back to work!
You must change the XSHIFT and YSHIFT values manually to imperial. For some reason they don't get automatically translated like all the other measurements do. So, XSHIFT=2438 must be XSHIFT=96, etc. A Find & Replace will do nicely...
I'm guessing the reciprocal is true in an imperial-to-metric situation.
Now back to work!
http://www.corlanecabinetry.com
Intel Core i7-5820 3.3GHz, 16GB RAM, NVidia Quadro K2200 4GB, Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit
CS-41 4x8
CS-45 5x12
Intel Core i7-5820 3.3GHz, 16GB RAM, NVidia Quadro K2200 4GB, Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit
CS-41 4x8
CS-45 5x12